Freelancer Overview
R O UR KE ST UBNA
Illustrator · Character Design & Children's Books · Brand Illustration
[email protected] · artbyrourke.com · linkedin.com/in/rourkestubna · (412) 865-9180 · Kent, OH
PROFILE
Freelance illustrator with 10+ years of experience in character design, children's book illustration, and brand and packaging
illustration, including full scene and background work, across traditional and digital media. Currently pursuing an MA in
Visual Communication Design at Kent State University. A background in environmental science also shows up in the work,
including illustrated GIS maps and natural habitats.
SKILLS
Illustration: Character design, children's book illustration, comic & sequential art, concept illustration, background and
environment illustration, visual storytelling, observational drawing
Digital Tools: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Fresco, InDesign, Procreate
Traditional Media: Watercolor, oil paint, colored pencil, ink
Design & Production: Layout & composition, print preparation, branding & identity design, product design
Professional: Client communication, project planning, deadline management, portfolio management (WordPress)
SELECTED EXPERIENCE
Freelance Illustrator — Self-Employed August 2013 – Present
• Create character-driven illustration for children's books, comics, branded merchandise, greeting cards, and small-
business identity work, blending watercolor and digital media.
• Recent commissions include illustrations for the children's book Glass of